The Important ThingMon, 20 Apr 2020 16:08:06 +0000Sat, 06 Jun 2020 18:40:27 +0000Libsyn WebEngine 2.0https://randsinrepose.com/archives/category/the-important-thing/
enhttps://randsinrepose.com/archives/category/the-important-thing/michael@lopp.com (michael@lopp.com)https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/b/8/70b8f0ddc76f9172/The_Important_Thing.pngThe Important ThingMichael Loppcleanmichael@lopp.comepisodichttps://rands.libsyn.com/feed/The One About Writing a Book, Pt. 2Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:08:06 +0000In our 41st episode, we continue the discussion regarding how to write a book. Start with a clever name, find a publisher... and then write a lot. That's about it. Ok, it's harder than that. (Recorded on February 24th, 2020)]]>In our 41st episode, we continue the discussion regarding how to write a book. Start with a clever name, find a publisher... and then write a lot. That's about it. Ok, it's harder than that. (Recorded on February 24th, 2020)]]>16:27nofullThe One About NetworkingSat, 11 Apr 2020 17:10:46 +0000In our 40th episode, we are talking about the practice of networking. Who does it, why they do it, and the very expected and random value that sometimes emerges from it. (Recorded on February 24th, 2020)]]>In our 40th episode, we are talking about the practice of networking. Who does it, why they do it, and the very expected and random value that sometimes emerges from it. (Recorded on February 24th, 2020)]]>11:08nofullThe One About VerklemptFri, 03 Apr 2020 16:50:17 +0000In the 39th episode, recorded in a pre-COVID world, we talk about love letters, the challenges of speaking, and the timely pause. (Recorded on February 24th, 2020.)]]>In the 39th episode, recorded in a pre-COVID world, we talk about love letters, the challenges of speaking, and the timely pause. (Recorded on February 24th, 2020.)]]>20:25nofullThe One About the Little ThingsWed, 01 Apr 2020 02:42:34 +0000In the 38th, we lighten it up a bit. Not a lot. A bit. Finding solace in very strange times. Finding comfort while the world appears to be shutting down. Ok, it's a little lighter than that. Recorded on March 18th, 2020.]]>In the 38th, we lighten it up a bit. Not a lot. A bit. Finding solace in very strange times. Finding comfort while the world appears to be shutting down. Ok, it's a little lighter than that. Recorded on March 18th, 2020.]]>19:28nofullThe One About the PandemicFri, 27 Mar 2020 20:02:09 +0000In our 37th episode, it's a bit dark. Lyle and Lopp talk about the current state of the world. Not much laughing. Hoping that hearing you are not alone might help... it helped us. Recorded on March 18th, 2020.]]>In our 37th episode, it's a bit dark. Lyle and Lopp talk about the current state of the world. Not much laughing. Hoping that hearing you are not alone might help... it helped us. Recorded on March 18th, 2020.]]>36:09nofullThe One About Disney Follow-upsFri, 20 Mar 2020 02:57:10 +0000In our 36th episode, we're back at Disneyland. Lyle explains why he is a far better Dad, we talk about how to build a proper lightsaber, and we laugh... because we need a little laughing right now.]]>In our 36th episode, we're back at Disneyland. Lyle explains why he is a far better Dad, we talk about how to build a proper lightsaber, and we laugh... because we need a little laughing right now.]]>21:20nofullThe One About Country MusicMon, 02 Mar 2020 03:11:59 +0000In our 35th episode, Lopp is listening to country and no one is clear why. Eric Church and Mira Goto feature. Also, the Star Wars Rewatch Grade... and more country.]]>In our 35th episode, Lopp is listening to country and no one is clear why. Eric Church and Mira Goto feature. Also, the Star Wars Rewatch Grade... and more country.]]>11:00nofullThe One About Time ManagementMon, 24 Feb 2020 02:39:35 +0000In our 34th episode, we discuss the value created by Executive Assistants, explain what a Chief of Staff does, how to build teams, why calendars are hard, and why Lopp keeps rewriting the book.]]>In our 34th episode, we discuss the value created by Executive Assistants, explain what a Chief of Staff does, how to build teams, why calendars are hard, and why Lopp keeps rewriting the book.]]>21:51nofullThe One About NamesWed, 19 Feb 2020 04:01:28 +0000In our 33rd episode, we're talking names. Domain names, nick names, and... inheritances. Wait, what? That can't be right. Aren't we talking about names?]]>In our 33rd episode, we're talking names. Domain names, nick names, and... inheritances. Wait, what? That can't be right. Aren't we talking about names?]]>11:45nofullThe One About 1:1s Fri, 14 Feb 2020 05:03:22 +0000In our 32nd episode, Lyle and Lopp go tactical on 1:1s. A bevy of small tips and tricks are discussed along with deep religion on the value of continuous feedback and the practice of finding joy in meetings.]]>In our 32nd episode, Lyle and Lopp go tactical on 1:1s. A bevy of small tips and tricks are discussed along with deep religion on the value of continuous feedback and the practice of finding joy in meetings.]]>15:18nofullThe One About Meetings (Pt. 1)Tue, 11 Feb 2020 04:38:04 +0000In our 31st episode, Lyle and Lopp discuss who does what in a well-run meeting. Roles and responsibilities, the value of feedback, and remember that meetings aren't punishment, but a useful tool in the hands of responsible humans.]]>In our 31st episode, Lyle and Lopp discuss who does what in a well-run meeting. Roles and responsibilities, the value of feedback, and remember that meetings aren't punishment, but a useful tool in the hands of responsible humans.]]>22:49nofullThe One About Management (Pt. 3)Tue, 28 Jan 2020 05:02:25 +000030 episodes! Whoa. We're still talking about management. In this third part, we talk about what managers do all day, which probably more than you think.]]>30 episodes! Whoa. We're still talking about management. In this third part, we talk about what managers do all day, which probably more than you think.]]>21:14nofullThe One About BeginningsTue, 28 Jan 2020 04:49:53 +0000In our 29th episode, we walk through the perils and challenges of starting a new gig, how to change a culture, and formative stories.]]>In our 29th episode, we walk through the perils and challenges of starting a new gig, how to change a culture, and formative stories.]]>10:18nofullThe One About Judgment ErrorsSun, 12 Jan 2020 16:27:13 +0000In our 28th episode, Lyle's Lopp visit continues and we learn about various judgment errors in our lives and the resulting lessons. Happy New Year.]]>In our 28th episode, Lyle's Lopp visit continues and we learn about various judgment errors in our lives and the resulting lessons. Happy New Year.]]>16:56nofullThe One About Christmas UpdatesMon, 23 Dec 2019 00:39:57 +0000In our 27th episode, Lyle visits Lopp's house and we talk mountain living, dowsing, and various Christmas updates. Happy Merry.]]>In our 27th episode, Lyle visits Lopp's house and we talk mountain living, dowsing, and various Christmas updates. Happy Merry.]]>21:02nofullThe One About Christmas TreesMon, 09 Dec 2019 18:20:53 +0000Secret episode. In our 26th episode, we briefly talk about the trials and tribulations of Christmas trees.]]>Secret episode. In our 26th episode, we briefly talk about the trials and tribulations of Christmas trees.]]>04:09nofullThe One About the Pro Leisure CircuitWed, 04 Dec 2019 19:21:07 +000025 episodes in. In this episode, we briefly talk about Lopp's founding of the Pro Leisure Circuit and how stress is hard to measure and different than worrying.]]>25 episodes in. In this episode, we briefly talk about Lopp's founding of the Pro Leisure Circuit and how stress is hard to measure and different than worrying.]]>11:04nofullThe One About DisneyFri, 22 Nov 2019 16:27:49 +0000In our 24th episode, we talk Disney. The new Star Wars Experience, flying the Millenium Falcon, Disney+, the Mandalorian, space blacksmithing, and those jerk Stormtroopers.]]>In our 24th episode, we talk Disney. The new Star Wars Experience, flying the Millenium Falcon, Disney+, the Mandalorian, space blacksmithing, and those jerk Stormtroopers.]]>39:52nofullThe One About ChainsawsMon, 18 Nov 2019 20:16:03 +000023rd episode. A short one about the joys of chainsaws, poison oak problems, why madrones are weird, and how there is always a system.]]>23rd episode. A short one about the joys of chainsaws, poison oak problems, why madrones are weird, and how there is always a system.]]>11:56nofullThe One About UpdatesWed, 13 Nov 2019 20:42:21 +0000In our 22nd episode, we update you on all the things: Lyle's job status, superheroes, books, iPads, avocados, and beets. It's a bit of a beautiful yard sale.]]>In our 22nd episode, we update you on all the things: Lyle's job status, superheroes, books, iPads, avocados, and beets. It's a bit of a beautiful yard sale.]]>30:57nofullThe One About Management (Pt. 2)Fri, 08 Nov 2019 22:51:34 +0000The long-awaited 21st episode. Lyle is still thinking about becoming a manager. Lopp (still) has thoughts. We discuss what kind of leader you might be, how not to be overwhelmed, the sounds of modems, and why anger shouldn't feel like progress]]>The long-awaited 21st episode. Lyle is still thinking about becoming a manager. Lopp (still) has thoughts. We discuss what kind of leader you might be, how not to be overwhelmed, the sounds of modems, and why anger shouldn't feel like progress]]>50:10nofullThe One About Management (Pt. 1)Sat, 06 Jul 2019 16:13:01 +0000The mighty 20th episode. Lyle's thinking about becoming a manager and Lopp has thoughts. It's a job with infinite variables, strange feedback loops, and endless decisions. Also, it'll take three years minimum to become competent.]]>The mighty 20th episode. Lyle's thinking about becoming a manager and Lopp has thoughts. It's a job with infinite variables, strange feedback loops, and endless decisions. Also, it'll take three years minimum to become competent.]]>33:47nofullThe One About DevelopersTue, 25 Jun 2019 02:41:19 +0000Nineteen episodes people! Lyle and Lopp walk through their thoughts on 2019's WWDC. We also take a trip down memory lane to discuss the Apple II+, BBSes, and spinning cursors. Trippy.]]>Nineteen episodes people! Lyle and Lopp walk through their thoughts on 2019's WWDC. We also take a trip down memory lane to discuss the Apple II+, BBSes, and spinning cursors. Trippy.]]>27:37nofullThe One About SugarWed, 19 Jun 2019 14:26:34 +0000In our eighteenth episode, I can't stop giggling about my problems with sugar. Lyle deftly navigates us through all the sugar vectors, proper movie candy protocol, the perils of cinnamon, and why candy corns... are the best.]]>In our eighteenth episode, I can't stop giggling about my problems with sugar. Lyle deftly navigates us through all the sugar vectors, proper movie candy protocol, the perils of cinnamon, and why candy corns... are the best.]]>30:14nofullThe One About Writing a BookWed, 12 Jun 2019 03:11:07 +0000In our seventeenth episode, we walk through the process of Rands writing his third book. We cover all aspects, familiar and strange, of the writing process, including editing, design covers, and figuring out who'll write the foreword.]]>In our seventeenth episode, we walk through the process of Rands writing his third book. We cover all aspects, familiar and strange, of the writing process, including editing, design covers, and figuring out who'll write the foreword.]]>37:41nofullThe One About Avengers: EndgameSat, 01 Jun 2019 23:23:06 +0000In our sixteenth episode, we nerd it up on Avengers: Endgame. Topics include Rands not shutting up during the movie, the best moment, the trials of time travel, and why Captain America is just... the best.]]>In our sixteenth episode, we nerd it up on Avengers: Endgame. Topics include Rands not shutting up during the movie, the best moment, the trials of time travel, and why Captain America is just... the best.]]>49:37nofullThe One About Feedback (Pt. 2)Sun, 26 May 2019 01:20:21 +0000In our fifteenth episode, we go deep on feedback. We learn where Rands' feedback religion came from, we walk through a couple of specific feedback scenario, and we discuss why you should be investing in a feedback culture - right now]]>In our fifteenth episode, we go deep on feedback. We learn where Rands' feedback religion came from, we walk through a couple of specific feedback scenario, and we discuss why you should be investing in a feedback culture - right now]]>46:37nofullThe One About Japan?Mon, 20 May 2019 15:04:16 +0000Lyle returns from and talks about Japan in our fourteenth episode. Subways, signage, robots, and great food are among our topics. Back in the states, we talk about the Rands Biking Protocol and Rands Eating Protocol.]]>Lyle returns from and talks about Japan in our fourteenth episode. Subways, signage, robots, and great food are among our topics. Back in the states, we talk about the Rands Biking Protocol and Rands Eating Protocol.]]>21:25nofullThe One About Flow and Anti-FlowSat, 04 May 2019 23:56:26 +0000Lucky 13th episode! Lyle and I talk Flow and Flow's companion Anti-Flow. Also covered, writing, breaking Flow, a bit about Bear the App, and trying to understand from where Flow flows. Bikes, too!]]>Lucky 13th episode! Lyle and I talk Flow and Flow's companion Anti-Flow. Also covered, writing, breaking Flow, a bit about Bear the App, and trying to understand from where Flow flows. Bikes, too!]]>19:34nofullThe One About Feedback (Pt. 1)Mon, 29 Apr 2019 23:07:04 +0000In our 12th episode, we start talking feedback. Using feedback on our podcast as a jumping off point, we consider the topics of giving proper attribution, the art of arguing about empty boxes, and the fact the Rands is a control freak.]]>In our 12th episode, we start talking feedback. Using feedback on our podcast as a jumping off point, we consider the topics of giving proper attribution, the art of arguing about empty boxes, and the fact the Rands is a control freak.]]>24:11nofullThe One About YOLOMon, 22 Apr 2019 15:34:58 +0000In our eleventh episode, we dissect "You Only Live Once", we talk about paying for BETA software, and the value of building things with your hands.]]>In our eleventh episode, we dissect "You Only Live Once", we talk about paying for BETA software, and the value of building things with your hands.]]>11:51nofullThe One About TravelTue, 16 Apr 2019 02:11:42 +0000We're double digits! 10 episodes. Nailed it. In this episode, we talk about the perils of travel as an introvert, we examine each other's travel bags, and we learn that Rands is a control freak.]]>We're double digits! 10 episodes. Nailed it. In this episode, we talk about the perils of travel as an introvert, we examine each other's travel bags, and we learn that Rands is a control freak.]]>29:22nofullThe One About Manager READMEsTue, 26 Mar 2019 15:57:42 +0000In our ninth episode, we discuss the idea of Manager READMEs, vulnerability in the workspace, how Toyota empower its humans, and how much Rands detests drama.]]>In our ninth episode, we discuss the idea of Manager READMEs, vulnerability in the workspace, how Toyota empower its humans, and how much Rands detests drama.]]>18:46nofullThe One About ProcessMon, 11 Mar 2019 15:10:02 +0000In this episode, we talk about process being documented culture. How do we keep all the plates spinning? Who are good plate spinners? Why are there plates in the first place? This and more is answered in this episode of The Important Thing.]]>In this episode, we talk about process being documented culture. How do we keep all the plates spinning? Who are good plate spinners? Why are there plates in the first place? This and more is answered in this episode of The Important Thing.]]>15:07nofullThe One About Lyle and Spider-ManSat, 02 Mar 2019 21:16:25 +0000In this episode, we introduce you to my co-host Lyle – pre-eminent listener, longtime radio host, and fellow mountain resident. We also spend time talking logos and introversion… and then we finish with a strong Spider-Man chaser.]]>In this episode, we introduce you to my co-host Lyle – pre-eminent listener, longtime radio host, and fellow mountain resident. We also spend time talking logos and introversion… and then we finish with a strong Spider-Man chaser.]]>30:24nofullThe One About CommunicationWed, 27 Feb 2019 04:17:01 +0000In our latest and greatest episode, we talk about the craft of communication. After a brief introduction, we talking about Werewolf, lying, death in D&D, and the art of yolo'ing it. ]]>In our latest and greatest episode, we talk about the craft of communication. After a brief introduction, we talking about Werewolf, lying, death in D&D, and the art of yolo'ing it. ]]>26:46nofullThe (Brief) One About Pens and TypographyWed, 06 Feb 2019 22:16:03 +0000Don't tell anyone. We're still producing episodes. In this brief episode, Lyle and Lopp talk pens and typography and how they help us say what we need to say.]]>Don't tell anyone. We're still producing episodes. In this brief episode, Lyle and Lopp talk pens and typography and how they help us say what we need to say.]]>07:17nofullThe One About Understanding the WhySun, 27 Jan 2019 23:03:23 +0000In our surprisingly quick to arrive fourth episode, we briefly giggle about the clickity-clack of a mechanical keyboard and then talk about a time at Apple where it was critical to understanding the why.]]>In our surprisingly quick to arrive fourth episode, we briefly giggle about the clickity-clack of a mechanical keyboard and then talk about a time at Apple where it was critical to understanding the why.]]>14:42cleanfullThe One About DestinySun, 20 Jan 2019 18:28:11 +0000In the second episode, I am excited to be joined by my fellow Guardian John Siracusa to discuss the video game Destiny. Proudest moments, total time wasted, and the reality of the Hunter handicap – it’s all there.

]]>In the second episode, I am excited to be joined by my fellow Guardian John Siracusa to discuss the video game Destiny. Proudest moments, total time wasted, and the reality of the Hunter handicap – it’s all there.

]]>01:05:50cleanfullThe One About Information ConsumptionSun, 20 Jan 2019 18:26:39 +0000Two years later, we're back with the Important Thing. Lyle and Lopp talk information consumption. Notification purges, marking all as read, and figuring out how to catch the most important information are just a few of the tips and tricks we discuss.

]]>Two years later, we're back with the Important Thing. Lyle and Lopp talk information consumption. Notification purges, marking all as read, and figuring out how to catch the most important information are just a few of the tips and tricks we discuss.